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has suffered enough on my account my parents, brothers, & sisters have been disgraced by me and my darling babe I want to be with it. You yourself being husband and Father may probably form some idea what my feelings are and if I can have my liberty I will show the world that I am still a man. But Genl. I can say no more you have only my word to rely on and should you place confidence in it, I will see that you have no Cause to regret it, hoping soon to be restored to my family through your influence I have the honor to be Your obedient servant Thomas B Chalmers